Santairiku Eiyuuki

Episode 12: Before and After the Taurica War

In response to the unrest on the Taurica Peninsula......

Erkühl proceeded to the Taurika Peninsula as soon as he acted quickly as if he had been waiting.

Currently, Elquille can mobilize…

1 Corps of Infantry 1200, 1 Corps of Heavy Duty Cavalry (Clinavalius) 12000, 1 Battalion of Reconnaissance Missionary Light Cavalry 1200, 5 Battalions of Longbow Troops 6000.

And a new army of medium cavalry (catafract) 1200.

a total of 43200.

But, well, there's no way we're mobilizing all of that.

Because a certain number has to be left to cope with phallus and bulgarons.

Therefore, Erkühl leaves Galphis and Darios, as well as one legion of infantry, one legion of heavy cavalry (Krinabarius), one battalion of reconnaissance missionary light cavalry, and five battalions of Longbow soldiers...

He left Nova Lemuria with only one army of medium cavalry (catafract) 1200 and three battalions of Longbow soldiers 3600.

And upon arrival on the Taurica Peninsula...

Erkühl mobilized five battalions from Tunda soldiers...

It was further forced to supply five battalions of troops from an urban state in favor of domination.

Finally, he hired a mercenary for an army.

It is a total of 39600 large armies.

The opposite rebels, on the other hand, gathered many mercenaries against the backdrop of luxurious financial support from the countries of the North…

It had reached 3000.

Four thousand of them are cavalry.

"But... Tunda soldiers, anyway, otherwise the quality of soldiers is poor. I wish I could have mobilized at least one army of Tunda soldiers."

Once the blade was burned… so he blurred drinking after training the Allied and Mercenary armies, the force he had made him give away from the city state.

"Couldn't you have brought the infantry from Nova Lemuria?

Carolina asked against the blurry Elquille.

Elquille thinks a little before… responding.

"Um, well, it would be a lot easier with those guys. After all, we have to leave the Phallus and Bulgaron kingdoms with a glimpse."

In terms of security, it is not very advisable for an elite infantry force to disappear from the capital.

And Elquille judged, and the infantry left.

"Couldn't you have brought him from Rosa Island?

Renalier asked Elquille.

Over 20,000 infantry forces are still under siege on Rosa Island.

Wouldn't it have been more than enough war if you'd taken me half of them? I hear that.

"After the revolt, then it takes time to bring them in. Besides, if you cut your power poorly, it could break through."

At this stage, the attack on Rosa Island will fail…

I'm sorry for all the laughter.

"Well, there's no problem. Mercenaries are the main enemy. Tunda soldier will be a good enough thing, and the Allies have high morale, regardless of their level of practice. I decided I could win enough."

For once, there are other reasons why Erkür did not bring soldiers from Rosa Island or Nova Lemlía this time.

First and foremost because the present is January… winter.

The Taurica Peninsula cools down more than Nova Lemuria.

Coastal areas are not nearly as good as coastal areas, but this war extends inland…

I was a little reluctant to bring in a Lemurian soldier who was having a warm climate.

Second, because it takes time.

It will take some time to temporarily lift the siege of Rosa Island before refilling the soldiers to the ship and making their way to the Taurica Peninsula.

Then it would be quicker this time to collect mercenaries.

Thirdly, because mercenaries can crush them.

"Nevertheless... isn't it a little uncommon not to have General Darios or General Galphis?

"Well, sure... maybe it's the first time I've ever combined just me, you and Carolina"

If Edmond says so...

Oscar is under attack on Rosa Island, and Darios and Garfis leave a message at Nova Lemuria.

There are three commanders this time: Elquille, Edmond and Carolina.

The emperor, the emperor's brother, the emperor's main chamber… and, well, brilliantly consolidated in the Yulianos family.

"Well, for once, I have a nearer..."

Erkühr shrugged.

It's just, she's not a commander... and she's not at the level where I can be entrusted with the command.

"Well... it's time to get out of formation. Just got a rescue request from a city about three days from here. Destroy the Root Rebels."

The Lemurian army began to move.

Now to the rebels on the other hand...

There was one man.

His name is Stefan Shaikoski.

It is a mixed race of Beast (Warbeast) White Bears and Human (Human).

The appearance is similar to that of a human race, but has the same degree of power as that of the White Bears.

However... beastification cannot be used.

He is a child born between aristocrats and concubine women of the North.

In the countries of the North, the foxes, raccoons, and bears of the Beast (Warbeast) dominate the human race.

Though it inherited its power as a beast tribe (Warbeast)... because it looks human (Human), it was not treated well at home either.

Now... there are two paths for such a nobleman to emerge.

One gives his name as a merchant.

The other will lead the mercenaries to name them and serve in some country… or have their own territory.

on one side or the other.

Stefan didn't have much interest in business, so he chose the path to becoming a soldier.

And this is five years.

Fortunately, there was a military genius, and he made a good name for himself.

And... in this war on the Taurica Peninsula, he was to lead a thousand men.

"Looks like the Lemurian army is starting to move. We're headed straight this way. That number is about 4000. I thought you might arrive here in three days."

On the occasion of the military conference, one of the deputy generals spoke first.

He is a general sent from the interior of the Taurica Peninsula.

The race is a human race.

"... what's going on with the offense?

The commander-in-chief's man answered.

He is a general hired by leading men on the coast of the Taurica Peninsula.

This is also a human race.

"I was wondering if it would fall in at least three days. Are we going to retreat here... or are we going to have to break the siege and settle in the field?"

Another deputy general answers.

An aristocratic man invited by northern countries to serve as an adviser... the race is the Beast (Warbeast).

Then the general frowned uncomfortably.

"When the hell did I ask you for your opinion?

"Oh, this is rude"

To the words of the general… the vice-generals of the Beast tribe (Warbeast) aristocracy flaunted their shoulders.

Tension runs to the meeting.

It was obvious that these two were not close.

That should do it too...

The general is uncomfortable with a noble man with his mouth pinched from side to side, and the vice general of the Beast (Warbeast) nobility looks down on the general as a mercenary inferior species (human).

Neither of us will try to hide that... while the air gets worse.

"Stay, well...... calm both of you!! I thought it might be too late to ask your opinion first!!

A deputy general of the human race walks in and takes it somehow.

And look around at the thousand captains gathered.

"Anyone, anyone with an opinion?

The deputy general of the People (Human) said, "Somebody, somebody please don't dare raise your hand!!" I looked around with a gaze.

Stefan sighs and then...

I couldn't stand it, I raised my hand.

"Lord Stefan, go ahead!!

"Yes.... according to the report, this time the Lemurian army is formed from mercenaries and soldiers from allies, except cavalry and longbow soldiers? In other words, it is clear that the main force is the cavalry, not the infantry. Therefore... I was wondering if we should avoid a showdown in a place where there is no shield. If you can, you should choose a place in the duel where you can interfere with cavalry operations, such as hills and woods… rivers."

Well, that's what anyone can think of.

Even if it stands out poorly, it can be struck as a pile out.

Even if my opinions are adopted, the procedure will not become my own thing.

You're right to say things that are not obvious.

The important thing is not to say "this is a good place".

That being said, later dissent will erupt and be slapped.

Aside from whether the opinion is right or not.

"Not a good place to be like this?" The opinion makes it easier for the other captains to give their opinions.

Thanks to Stefan's opinion, the meeting begins to turn around a little smoothly.

but... here's one bomb, dropped.

"If you'd heard from me earlier, what would be the difference in cavalry power, what? Are you selling us a fight?

A mixed-ear man (half an elf) said in a slightly irritating voice.

The body is large and grows an insensitive mustache.

It's not as beautiful as flattery... it's just barbarian.

"Yes, no, never that..."

People's (human) deputy generals try to forgive men...

The man stands up and returns his heel.

"When you get the story together, let me know. Nah, if you give me money, I'll work for you. If you want to give me money."

That's what the man says and walks away.

Someone groaned at the potpourri.

"Cossacks, who can be trusted"

Cossack.

It refers to a group of tribal federations of semi-agricultural peninsula, operating mainly on the Kumanian plain north of the Taurica peninsula.

Nomads and their descendants who ended their country for any reason from the Bulgaron kingdom, the Black Clash, etc.

Bandits who have fled Lemuria and Farth.

Slaves and fugitive slaves fleeing farmland and their husbands.

Anyway, it is a community, made by various identity races stopping by in the Kumanian plains to make it a common denominator only that they were pursued from their original homeland.

Because many people are from nomads and many are good at riding combat...

They are often employed as mercenaries in the countries of the North.

Just because the origins...

They tended to be taken lightly and looked down.

"Hmm, you can leave it alone. Those people..."

"Absolutely."

said the general and the vice-generals of the Beasts (Warbeast) nobility.

That seems oddly fitting where you say it.

That's how the military debate ended.

The two armies gather in Riverche, the land of the showdown.

The "Battle of Riverche" was about to begin.

A small urban state called Riverce is adjacent to the Riverce River.